AnnouncementDear Student,Sub: May 2013 Final ExaminationAfter releasing the revised Study Materials/Practice Manuals of the various papers for the Final Courseof CA curriculum in January 2013, we have been receiving innumerable queries throughmail/telephone/e-Sahaayataa, as to whether there has been revision in the syllabus for May 2013examination and whether only the revised materials are applicable for May, 2013 examination. In thisregard, we once again reiterate that there is no change in the syllabus of Final Course. As regardsrevision of the Study Materials, it is a continuous process of the Board of Studies. The Study Materialsare updated periodically to incorporate the latest changes in the concerned areas.Please note that you may prepare for the examination on the basis of the earlier edition of the StudyMaterials and Practice Manuals, say, the January, 2012 edition. However, you must take due care tokeep yourself updated with the subsequent developments in the subjects, which are reported in themonthly Students Journal “The Chartered Accountant Student”. The latest developments are alsocompiled in the Revision Test Papers (RTPs) for May 2013 examination. The RTPs are prepared withthe twin objective of keeping you updated on the latest developments which are relevant for yourexamination and helping you self-assess the level of your preparation by answering the questionscontained therein and comparing the same with the answers given therein. The RTPs for May 2013examination have been published and are available at the branches and regional offices of theInstitute.As regards Paper 7: Direct Tax Laws & Paper 8: Indirect Tax Laws, the October, 2012 and November2012 editions of the Study Materials & Practice Manuals have been updated based on the provisionsof law as amended by the Finance Act, 2012, and are hence relevant for May 2013 examination.Please note that the amendments made by the Finance Act, 2012 have also been explainedseparately in the Supplementary Study Paper-2012 for the benefit of those students who have theearlier edition of these Study Materials (i.e., as amended by the Finance Act, 2011).Best Wishes!DirectorBoard of Studies